In the News
Health agency to test link between flu, vitamin D
Monday, July 27, 2009
Martin Mittelstaedt
In an effort to discover new ways to fight the swine flu, the Public Health Agency of Canada intends to test the blood of people contracting the ailment to check their vitamin D levels. The agency is taking the unconventional action to try to find out whether those with mild cases of the flu have more of the sunshine vitamin circulating in their bodies than those who develop severe or even deadly reactions to the H1N1 virus.… continue reading
Milk it for all it’s worth
Monday, July 27, 2009
By DOCTOR GIFFORD-JONES Toronto Sun
How many of us are not taking calcium supplements today? Not many if my patients are a good sample of what’s happening. But do you know that calcium supplementation may cause an increased number of hip fractures?… continue reading
Efavirenz, Race Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
Friday, July 24, 2009
By David Evans
People on a regimen containing efavirenz (Sustiva or Atripla) had a higher risk of having low vitamin D levels—which can lead to bone problems—than people on a protease inhibitor regimen. The study, which also found race and season of the year to play a role in vitamin D levels, was presented at the Fifth International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention in Cape Town.… continue reading
UK Committee Report Recommends Under-18 Tanning Ban
Friday, July 24, 2009
LookingFit.com
Two years ago, the Welsh Assembly Government asked the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (Comare) to develop advice regarding indoor tanning equipment. Recently, the group released its report, recommending that people under 18 be prohibited from using artificial tanning devices.… continue reading
Consumer Interest in Vitamin D
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Steve French and Philip Barr, M.D
Research conducted by the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) found only one out of five U.S. adults feel their diet is deficient in vitamin D, and a similar 20 percent are using a vitamin D supplement separate from their multivitamin.… continue reading
